Taking a first look at the DeathAdder Chroma, the simplistic styling coupled by its iconic logo presents itself as somewhat attractive. Fair to say that it's also quite basic, it is worth noting that this is a refresh to the original and Razer's selection of mice naturally carry a similar aesthetic throughout. However, it would be truly refreshing to see Razer stray away from this design and bring something that's new on the visual front while still remaining reminiscent of the original DeathAdder. This is something we've seen from other manufacturers, making them more distinct and willing to take risks, compared to what Razer currently has on offer.
Where the DeathAdder Chroma is truly appealing isn't within the users preference to its visual design, but the engineering and design being given to the users comfort when actually using it. With rubber grips to the sides and curved buttons which allow your fingers to rest over the contour of the body, using the mouse for a great number of hours showed no discomfort or irritation.
The mouse also has two large side buttons and a backlit scroll wheel to the centre, both of which can be reassigned through macro profiles along with the backlit logo. Razer has also made adjustments from the original DeathAdder, opting for a 4G optical sensor with a DPI rating of 10,000.
While the styling of the mouse is quite pleasing, it's hard not to feel disappointed in its styling as it barely differs from other mice within Razer's product line. As mentioned previously, other manufacturers are becoming more distinct with their designs. Whether that lies within the curvature, body, button placement, or sizing, the DeathAdder Chroma doesn't do much in the way of saying "Gamer" that much more than a basic multimedia mouse by the likes of someone like Dell.
Where the DeathAdder Chroma is truly appealing isn't within the users preference to its visual design, but the engineering and design being given to the users comfort when actually using it. With rubber grips to the sides and curved buttons which allow your fingers to rest over the contour of the body, using the mouse for a great number of hours showed no discomfort or irritation.
The mouse also has two large side buttons and a backlit scroll wheel to the centre, both of which can be reassigned through macro profiles along with the backlit logo. Razer has also made adjustments from the original DeathAdder, opting for a 4G optical sensor with a DPI rating of 10,000.
While the styling of the mouse is quite pleasing, it's hard not to feel disappointed in its styling as it barely differs from other mice within Razer's product line. As mentioned previously, other manufacturers are becoming more distinct with their designs. Whether that lies within the curvature, body, button placement, or sizing, the DeathAdder Chroma doesn't do much in the way of saying "Gamer" that much more than a basic multimedia mouse by the likes of someone like Dell.